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Thursday, December 30, 2010

'Jenny' and 'Brigitte'...Two Looks, One Post

In creating my Diamonds and Dames series, I have received many requests for long hairstyles of the period. This style, worn by Jennifer Connelly in the film, The Rocketeer, was different in that it featured soft 'bombshell' waves on one side but a smooth tube curl, swept back by a comb or pins, on the other. I re-created it to the bet of my ability, using Hot Rollers as the setting. Initially, I didn't think the style would hold up. But I found that since I prepped my hair with a grooming spray before rolling, it was surprisingly sturdy. Following are products used and step by step instructions, as well as a video of the final tutorial.

Items Needed/Products Used:-Hot Roller Set (Mine is old and I don't recommend any particular set, as long as the one you use gets nice and hot.)-HW's Grooming Spray ( I used this in place of my normal heat protectant spray, Tre Semme' Heat Tamer Spray. I think it actually helped with logevity.)-Grip Tuth Side Comb (I'm using a short one that is under two inches long for this style. You could also use bobby pins here.-Styling Brush-High Hold Hair Spray -Pomade for shine (if desired)__________________________________Instructions:1. Start with clean side parted hair. Roll the hair backward at the front, first prepping with the grooming spray and using a roller pin to secure the roller. If you have bangs, you might need to use a small barrel curling iron for this part.2. Roll hair immediately behind the front section using small rollers as well...also rolling back. Roll the rest of the hair in medium sized rollers, aimed downward.3. Allow rollers to cool completely.4. Brush thru cooled curled, shaping them with your hands as you do so. Spray into position, when you feel you've got a good style.5. On the light side of the part, slick back the side and secure with your side comb. Brush the hair behind the comb forward around your hand, forming a sort of tube curl. 6. Spray to finish.

__________________________Look Two: Brigitte Bardot Inspired Hair/MakeupWith the popularity of shows like Mad Men, set in the early 1960's, there is a new interest in the 'sex-kitten' look of that decade. Ladies like Sophia Loren, Julie Christie, and Brigitte Bardot made the nude lip and intense cat eye a standard in styling. Also, untamed 'bedhead' hair was a staple of the era. So per request, I decided to throw together a look that was reminiscent of Brigitte's style, with a few of my own touches in there as well.

For the makeup, I opted to keep the 60's very much alive, with super dramatic lashes and a very pronounced cat eye. The look is obviously very authentically inspired but can be toned down for modern or daily use. If you opt to tone it down, try the look w/out the false lashes and using a black shadow instead of a thick cake liner.

Products Used for Face:-Full Coverage Foundation by Revlon Colorstay-Senna Cosmetics 'Buff and Brighten' Powder-Erase Paste Concealer by Benefit in 'Medium'-Besame' Dual Eyebrow Pencil-Gray-Sephora Brow Powder in a Dark Brown shade-'Blanc Type' Shadow by MAC-Sedona Lace 28 Neutral Palette-Sigma Makeup Eyeshadows in 'Indian Girl' and 'Brown Sugar'-Sigma Eyeshadow and Makeup Brushes (love these brushes!)-Ben Nye Cake Eyeliner in Black-Gel Liner from Ebay in 'Truffle' (Celia Makeup was the seller-Senna Cosmetics Eye Liner Pencil in 'Black Velvet'-Maybelline Falsies Mascara in 'Very Black'-Cheap Dramatic Lashes from Ebay-Senna Cosmetics blush in 'Hue'-Rimmel Lip Liner Pencil in the 'Spice'-Discontinued Lip Crayon from Mary Kay in 'Tender'_____________________________Makeup Steps:1. Apply your face products first.2. Create a heavy brow using a brow pencil to outline and a brow powder to fill. Use a shade darker than you typically would.3. Apply a matte nude shadow over the entire eye, from lid to brow.4. Use a peach toned shadow in the crease, applying with a blending brush.5. Apply a dark shimmery bronze shadow to the lid, smoking it upward.6. Create a very dramatic winged liner in black, from the inner tear duct, all the way to the crease.7. Meet the outer wing with your brown gel liner, carrying that inward on the lower lash line to the tear duct. 8. Line waterline and tight line with black pencil. 9. Smoke out the lower lash line with a shimmery brown shadow.10. Apply mascara and false lashes, if desired.11. Use a light hand to apply a soft peach blush to the cheekbones.12. Finish by muting the lips with concealer, redefining with a nude lip pencil, and applying your favorite shimmery nude gloss or lipstick.

Instructions:1. Roll hair back at the crown, using medium sized rollers at the top and large rollers aimed downward on the sides and back. 2. Prep each section with Grooming Spray (or heat protectant) before rolling,to lend more longevity to the style. 3. After releasing rollers (allow them to completely cool), tease the crown thoroughly until you have a good amount of volume. Comb lightly over the teased section to smooth it out.4. Allow the front to fall forward, parted in the middle, or sweep across the forehead. 5. Continue teasing, shaping, and spraying until you have the desired amount of volume at the crown.6. To create Brigitte's signature 'half' up do, pull back the crown and sides softly, twist lightly, and place a comb upward into the crown to secure. Allow the sides to fall freely and spray to set. Use bobby pins to add more height, if desired.________________________________